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Pallas, Peter Simon
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Pallas, Peter Simon
- Flora rossica seu stirpium imperii rossici per europam et asiam indigenarum descriptiones et icones. St Petersburg: E typographia imperiali J.J. Weitbrecht, 1784
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Volume 1 parts 1 and 2 bound in one volume (all published), folio (450 x 284mm.), hand-coloured engraved additional title with dedication to Catherine II showing her sitting on a cloud and being presented with the book, printed dedication leaf, 101 hand-coloured engraved plates by Karl Friedrich Knappe, contemporary boards, red leather lettering pieces, edges uncut, [Dunthorne 221; Great Flower Books, p.70; Hunt 672; Nissen BBI 1482; Stafleu TL2 7227], spines repaired, stitching weak
Provenance
"From the de Jussieu sale, Paris 10th February 1936", pencil inscription on front paste-down, see Catalogue de livres et autographes provenant en majeure partie des bibliotheques d'Antione, Bernard, Antoine-Laurent, et Adrien de Jussieu (Paris: G. Andrieux, 1936); Henry Rogers Broughton, 2nd Baron Fairhaven, bookplate; thence by family descent
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A fine, unsophisticated copy of the first great illustrated Russian flora, this copy formerly in the collection of the Jussieu family of distinguished naturalists. The work was intended to have between 500 and 600 plates, with the costs of publication underwritten by Catherine II, however funds were not forthcoming for the projected later volumes and the work was abandoned.